tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post5279034816576409049..comments2024-03-28T23:03:57.917-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Alphas: A Short Time in ParadiseBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-60451746031262612262011-09-12T20:24:59.040-04:002011-09-12T20:24:59.040-04:00Let me add a happy comment that I'm so pleased...Let me add a happy comment that I'm so pleased Doc is covering <i>Alphas</i>. It's been such a pleasant surprise this summer, and I've really been enjoying it. And this was another strong episode with a complex theme. Terrific review, Doc.Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-32373304217632889712011-09-12T20:20:35.999-04:002011-09-12T20:20:35.999-04:00I'm glad you commented on this one, Gus, becau...I'm glad you commented on this one, Gus, because otherwise I may have missed it slipping in there between the Torchwood and Doctor Who reviews! <br /><br />So glad you are starting with the reviews already, Doc! (Do you mind me shortening your handle?) The hubby and I enjoyed this one, though not as much as some of the more recent episodes. My favorite part was the scene between Gary and Rachel, when he insists that she keep pushing her dad until he gets treatment. It was such a lovely moment between those two, and a really great moment for Gary. I very much like the way they are slowly developing the characters and the bonds between them.<br /><br />I hated that Rosen got all jokey about how he *was* aiming for the chest. I know people use humor to diffuse uncomfortable situations, but I thought it seriously undercut the impact of his choice and the repercussions for him, and wish they hadn't closed such a dark turn on a humorous note. I don't think I would have minded as much if it was Bill trying to be funny, but it felt jarring and a bit out of character for Rosen to make light of what he'd done.<br /><br />One final note: Dillahunt!!!Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-5251034464808771412011-09-12T16:06:00.595-04:002011-09-12T16:06:00.595-04:00I'm really glad you're reviewing Alphas, d...I'm really glad you're reviewing Alphas, drnanamom, and I liked your review. I've enjoyed this series a lot, and I'm glad it got renewed.<br /><br />Poor Dr Rosen. His principles are consistently put to question. An interesting character portrayed by an excellent actor. I really care about him. In fact, the only character I'm yet to really care about is Nina. Even Gary, who I thought was annoying as heck at first, has endeared me.<br /><br />And Garret Dillahunt plays the best crazy villains out there. And he's rihgt after Callum Keith Rennie trying to steal Mark Sheppard's omnipresence in shows I watch.<br /><br />(As a sidenote, I'd like to say that the female equivalent is Emmanuelle Vaugier.)Gus Brunettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15554920460249324531noreply@blogger.com